'Spider-Man' Director Julie Taymor Withdraws From New York Times Event

As the troubles continue for the Broadway production of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, the play's director Julie Taymor has canceled a public speaking engagement where she would have been interviewed about the play.

Taymor  withdrew from a New York Times event on Jan. 8, according to the newspaper. She was to be interviewed by Patrick Healy, the Times reporter who covers theater.

A press representative for Taymor explained that "with the changes to the Spider-Man production schedule, Julie will be deep in rehearsals and will not be available to participate."

Ticketholders for the cancelled event are being offered a full refund.